NEWCASTLE UNITED 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Goals by David Silva and Sergio Aguero sealed victory for Manchester City who began their title defence with a tenth win in a row against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The home side, who paid an emotional tribute before kick-off to fans John Alder and Liam Sweeney who died […]
Javi Garcia leaves City to join Russian side in £13m deal
Javi Garcia departs; City tie up captain and star striker on long term contracts Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia has left to join Russian side Zenit St Petersburg, who are currently managed by ex-Chelsea and Spurs boss Andre Villas Boas, for a fee of £13m on a five year deal. The Spanish defensive midfielder left two […]
United face trip to MK Dons in Capital One Cup
Manchester United face a trip to Milton Keynes to play MK Dons in the second round of the Capital One Cup. It’s been 19 years since they were involved at this stage of the competition when they lost 4-3 on aggregate to York City in September 1995. Without European football to fill their fixture list, […]
Luke Shaw set to miss United’s Swansea curtain raiser
Manchester United left back Luke Shaw has been ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring injury. Shaw was signed in June from Southampton for £27m and has been handed the number 3 shirt vacated by Patrice Evra, who left for Juventus, but was criticised for lack of fitness by United manager Louis van Gaal […]
Wayne Rooney named Manchester United captain
Wayne Rooney has tonight been named the Manchester United captain by manager Louis Van Gaal following United’s 2-1 win over Valencia at Old Trafford. It was their sixth win out of six pre-season games although van Gaal described the performance as unsatisfactory and their worst of the pre-season although he enjoyed the reception from the […]